Norges Bank Portfolio holdings
Norges Bank, established in 1816 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, serves as the central bank of Norway, responsible for monetary policy, issuing the Norwegian krone, and maintaining financial stability. Beyond its traditional central banking role, it oversees the management of the Government Pension Fund Global (often called the Norwegian Oil Fund), one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, valued at over $1 trillion, which invests Norway’s oil and gas revenues in global equities, bonds, and real estate. The fund’s investment arm, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), operates independently to ensure long-term wealth preservation for future generations, emphasizing sustainable and ethical investing practices. With its dual role, Norges Bank uniquely blends central banking duties with stewardship of a massive global investment portfolio.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blackrock
BLK
|
+$3.48B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$3.25B |
| 3 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$3.2B |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$2.26B |
| 5 |
Chevron
CVX
|
+$2.15B |
Top Sells
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 18.94% |
| 2 | Technology | 13.3% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 11.25% |
| 4 | Energy | 10.57% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.99% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LGF
826
DELISTED
Lions Gate Entertainment
LGF
| $27.6M | 0.02% |
+1,003,607
| New | +$26.3M |
|
827
Lamar Advertising Co
LAMR
$15B
| $27.5M | 0.02% |
+632,872
| New | +$29.4M |
|
|
AWH
828
DELISTED
Allied World Assurance Co Hld Lt
AWH
| $27.4M | 0.02% |
+898,275
| New | +$27.4M |
|
829
Middleby
MIDD
$5.08B
| $27.3M | 0.02% |
+481,746
| New | +$25.3M |
|
|
PRA
830
DELISTED
ProAssurance
PRA
| $27.3M | 0.02% |
+523,173
| New | +$26M |
|
831
Eagle Materials
EXP
$5.5B
| $27.3M | 0.02% |
+411,667
| New | +$28.5M |
|
832
Gentex
GNTX
$4.7B
| $26.9M | 0.02% |
+2,332,428
| New | +$26.3M |
|
833
W.P. Carey
WPC
$15.2B
| $26.7M | 0.02% |
+412,098
| New | +$28M |
|
834
Pitney Bowes
PBI
$2.37B
| $26.7M | 0.02% |
+1,815,504
| New | +$26.8M |
|
835
Popular Inc
BPOP
$10.3B
| $26.6M | 0.02% |
+878,666
| New | +$25.4M |
|
836
Stratasys
SSYS
$663M
| $26.6M | 0.02% |
+317,388
| New | +$25.6M |
|
|
ATHN
837
DELISTED
Athenahealth, Inc.
ATHN
| $26.5M | 0.02% |
+312,508
| New | +$28M |
|
838
Kennametal
KMT
$2.27B
| $26.3M | 0.02% |
+678,363
| New | +$27.1M |
|
839
Hain Celestial
HAIN
$53.2M
| $26.3M | 0.02% |
+810,082
| New | +$26.1M |
|
|
PL
840
DELISTED
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORP
PL
| $26.3M | 0.02% |
+683,415
| New | +$25.8M |
|
841
Acuity Brands
AYI
$8.89B
| $26.2M | 0.02% |
+347,406
| New | +$25.7M |
|
842
Lennox International
LII
$12.5B
| $26.2M | 0.02% |
+405,693
| New | +$25.5M |
|
|
LUFK
843
DELISTED
LUFKIN IND INC
LUFK
| $26.1M | 0.02% |
+295,508
| New | +$25.5M |
|
|
ROC
844
DELISTED
ROCKWOOD HLDGS INC
ROC
| $26.1M | 0.02% |
+407,995
| New | +$26.4M |
|
845
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
$837B
| $26M | 0.02% |
+6,384,255
| New | +$22.1M |
|
846
WEX
WEX
$6.72B
| $26M | 0.02% |
+339,304
| New | +$25.2M |
|
|
HOS
847
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.
HOS
$2.82B
| $25.9M | 0.02% |
+1,124,842
| New | +$26.3M |
|
|
WPRT
848
Westport Fuel Systems
WPRT
$37.8M
| $25.8M | 0.02% |
+76,865
| New | +$22.5M |
|
|
CRZO
849
DELISTED
Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc
CRZO
| $25.8M | 0.02% |
+909,791
| New | +$23.9M |
|
850
Trinity Industries
TRN
$2.26B
| $25.7M | 0.02% |
+1,860,165
| New | +$27.2M |
|
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Norges Bank's Q2 2013 Portfolio in Review
Q2 2013 is the first quarter with a 13F filing on record for Norges Bank, which disclosed 2,107 positions worth $161B. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Its largest position is Blackrock: 12,991,729 shares worth $3.34B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 19% of assets, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Norges Bank's largest Q2 2013 buy was Blackrock: 12,991,729 shares worth $3.34B.
- Norges Bank's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $161B portfolio in Q2 2013.
- Norges Bank disclosed 2,107 positions in Q2 2013, its first 13F filing on record.
Based on Norges Bank's 13F filing for Q2 2013, filed 7 Aug 2013.